Salhoutuonuo Kruse | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Nagaland | |
| Assumed office 7 March 2023 | |
| Governor | La. Ganesan |
| Cabinet | Fifth Rio ministry |
| Chief Minister | Neiphiu Rio |
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| Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Keneizhakho Nakhro |
| Constituency | Western Angami |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salhoutuonuo Kruneilie 15 December 1966 Kiruphema, Kohima District, Nagaland, India |
| Political party | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse |
Kevisekho Kruse
(m. 1986; died 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Kohima |
| Education | Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Kohima College (BA) |
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Salhoutuonuo Kruse (née Kruneilie; born 15 December 1966) is an Indian politician from Nagaland. In 2023, along with Hekani Jakhalu Kense, Kruse became the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. She was appointed the Minister for Women Resource Development & Horticulture in the 5th Rio ministry, making her also the first female cabinet minister in Nagaland. She previously served as a president of the Angami Women Organization.